Registered Nurse - PFT - GEM/Rehab NEW

Specific Department and Program: GEM / REHAB AND GERIATRICS PROGRAM

Number of positions required: 1

Posting #: 2022-910263

ONA

Position: Registered Nurse

Department: Rehab and Geriatrics - Geriatric Emergency Management

Status: Permanent Full-time

Hours: Monday to Sunday, 12 hour shifts (Hours subject to change based on operational needs)

Halton Healthcare's vision of Exemplary patient experiences, always, goes beyond just the patient experience; it has shaped our entire culture and remains at the core of every interaction in our organization, from our patients & families to our staff, physicians and volunteers. We believe in exemplary PEOPLE experiences always!

At Halton Healthcare you will thrive in a healthcare culture and environment that embraces inclusion, diversity and belonging with 'exemplary patient care, always' at the heart of everything we do.

We empower our people to be the very best they can be so they can make a difference for our patients and the communities we serve.

Halton Healthcare takes great pride in providing quality, compassionate healthcare services to our rapidly growing communities. As a progressive and vibrant healthcare organization, we are committed to being an innovative center of excellence in community hospital care.

This is what you'll be doing:

The Geriatric Emergency Management (GEM) Nurse is accountable to provide specialized geriatric focused nursing services in the Emergency Department. By providing specialized geriatric focused care in the ED, decline and loss of independence can often be prevented or postponed.

• The GEM Nurse focuses his/her attention on seniors with complex medical, functional and/or psychosocial problems who are frail and most at risk of losing independence.
• Reviews all available health records to develop an accurate and comprehensive history
• Performs geriatric assessments, including physical/psychosocial assessments, within her/his scope
• Collaborates with ED Physicians and Geriatricians in assessing and managing these cases
• Refers to in or out patient Geriatric Services and liaises with CCAC and/or other care providers, and the Primary Care Physician
• Provides follow up phone-calls to ensure plan is carried out/through
• Works collaboratively with the Professional Practice Clinician Team to implement and promote revised/new policies and procedures
• Participates in data collection and audits, as required
• Is an active member and participant of the HHS Safer Elder Care Committee
• Facilitates the ongoing professional development of staff related to frailty focused nursing care in the ED, in collaboration with the ED Team

This is what you'll need to do it:

Halton Healthcare endeavors to hire individuals who are competent in their chosen profession and who exemplify our mission, vision and values of accountability, respect and compassion which guide our individual behaviours and attitudes.

• Current Registration in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing required
• Certificate in Gerontology preferred
• CNA Specialty Certification in Gerontology preferred
• Current BCLS certification required at time of hire
• Minimum 3 years nursing experience, with knowledge in geriatrics required
• Experience in developing policies and procedures
• Membership in related professional associations required (ie. RNAO, Geriatric and Nursing Association membership etc)
• Innovative, creative and professional role model
• Ability to prioritize/organize multiple demands
• Ability to work autonomously and as a team member with peers, Physicians, and Management Team
• Proficient with Microsoft Office applications including Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint
• Must be able to meet the physical demands of the position
• Satisfactory employment and attendance record required

The ideal candidate is strong in patient centered care in a dynamic, rapidly changing environment and should be ready to drive change and innovation. We require a person with good communication skills with a clear patient focus with the ability to manage execution and to foster teamwork and cooperation.

Salary: $34.24 to $49.02 per hour

Date Posted: November 22, 2022

If you are passionate about what you do, motivated by a job well done, and as committed to excellence, quality and patient satisfaction as we are, we'd like to hear from you. Please submit your application via our website at www.haltonhealthcare.com directly to this posting and include a current copy of your resume.

We thank all those who apply but only those individuals selected for further consideration will be contacted.

In accordance with Directive #6, Halton Healthcare has implemented a COVID-19 Vaccination Policy. All new hires must be fully compliant with our Policy as a condition of employment with Halton Healthcare. Successful applicants will be required to provide proof of vaccination or proof of a documented medical exemption as part of the hiring process.

In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act and the Ontario Human Rights Code, Halton Healthcare will provide accommodations throughout the recruitment and selection process. If you require an accommodation, we will work with you to meet your accommodation needs to ensure your equal participation.

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Halton Healthcare is a smoke free facility in and around all three sites. Smoking is not permitted on hospital properties. We thank everyone who works at or visits our hospitals for respecting this healthy initiative. We are also a scent-free environment for all employees and visitors to accommodate individuals' health concerns arising from exposure to scented products, We ask for everyone's cooperation in our efforts to accommodate health concerns.

All Halton Healthcare staff, professional staff and volunteers are encouraged to be vigilant about identifying and reporting safety incidents in their everyday practice. They also have a role in analysis, recommendations and follow through to implementation.